1 Firmly apply the handbrake, then jack up
the front and rear of the car and support it
securely on axle stands (see “Jacking and
vehicle support”).

2 For a quick check, the front brake disc pads
can be inspected without removing the front
wheels by inserting a mirror between each
caliper and roadwheel (see illustration). If any
one pad is worn down to the minimum
specified thickness, all four pads (on both
front wheels) must be renewed.

9.2 Using a mirror to inspect the disc pad friction material for wear

A Brake disc B Brake disc pads

3 It is necessary to remove the rear wheels in
order to inspect the rear disc pads. The pads
can be viewed through the top of the caliper
after removing the blanking spring clip (see
illustration). If any one pad is worn down to
the minimum specified, all four pads (on both
rear wheels) must be renewed.

4 For a comprehensive check, the brake disc
pads should be removed and cleaned. The
operation of the caliper can then also be
checked, and the condition of the brake discs
can be fully examined on both sides. Refer to
Chapter 10 for further information.

5 On rear drum brake models, the brake shoe
friction material can be inspected for wear
without removing the roadwheels. Working
beneath the vehicle, prise the plug from the
brake backplate, and using an inspection
lamp or torch, check that the friction material
thickness is not less than the minimum given
in the Specifications (see illustration). If any
one of the shoes has worn below the
specified limit, the shoes must be renewed as
an axle set (4 shoes).

9.5 Brake shoe inspection hole plug (arrowed)

6 At the same interval, check the function of the
brake fluid level warning light. Chock the wheels,
release the handbrake and switch on the
ignition. Unscrew and raise the brake fluid
reservoir cap whilst an assistant observes the
warning light: it should come on as the level
sensor is withdrawn from the fluid. Refit the cap.

7 On completion, refit the wheels and lower
the car to the ground.

See also:

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WARNING:
Make sure that the passenger
airbag is disabled when using a
rearward facing child restraint on the
front passenger seat.
Fitting the passenger airbag
deactivation switch
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Programming the remote control
A maximum of eight remote controls
(including any supplied with your vehicle)
can be programmed. The remote controls
must remain inside the vehicle during the
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Lighting control
Lighting control positions
Off A
Side and tail lamps B
Headlamps C
Autolamps
Note: If you have switched autolamps
on, you can only switch the main beam
on when autolamps has switched the
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